Funding for Metis Vets Criticized

Funding for Metis Vets Criticized Monday, November 15, 2004 at 13:58     An advocate for Metis war veterans is not impressed with a federal funding announcement last week.   Ottawa announced it was committing a total of $150,000 for various initiatives for Metis vets....

Scott to Decide Fate of Metis Post-Powley Funding

Scott to Decide Fate of Metis Post-Powley Funding Monday, November 15, 2004 at 13:56     Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth hopes he has convinced a federal cabinet minister to release 1.2 million dollars in funding to his organization.   The...

Sabo Fires Officers Mentioned in Stonechild Report

Sabo Fires Officers Mentioned in Stonechild Report Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:26     Two Saskatoon police officers that have been linked to the death of Neil Stonechild have been dismissed from the force.   Police chief Russell Sabo made the announcement this...

Ahenakew Finds New Legal Counsel

Ahenakew Finds New Legal Counsel Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:24     The former head of the Assembly of First Nations charged with inciting hatred against Jews has a new lawyer.   Today was the deadline for David Ahenakew to find new legal counsel after his first...

Piapot Protest Comes to an End

Piapot Protest Comes to an End Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:23     The protest at the school on the Piapot reserve came to an end late Wednesday.   The protestors that have been occupying the building for over a month agreed to leave after getting some concessions...

Roth Interrupts Walk to Meet with Federal Minister

Roth Interrupts Walk to Meet with Federal Minister Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:07     The federal minister in charge of Metis affairs is meeting with Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth today.   Roth is taking time away from his protest walk to...